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GULF OF OMAN

GULF OF OMAN (Feb. 17, 2022) The guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101) fires a Mark 45 5-inch gun at an inflatable target during a live-fire exercise in the Gulf of Oman. Gridley is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean Sea and Pacific Ocean through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Colby A. Mothershead) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 14, 2022) The guided-missile destroyer USS Momsen (DDG 92) conducts a gun exercise while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 14, 2022. Momsen is deployed in U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Lily Gebauer) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 15, 2022) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) fires a Mark 45 5-Inch gun system during a naval surface fire support exercise in support of Jungle Warfare Exercise 22 (JWX 22) across Okinawa, Japan. JWX 22 is large-scale field training exercise focused on leveraging the integrated capabilities of joint and allied partners to strengthen all-domain awareness, maneuver, and fires across a distributed maritime environment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alonzo Martin-Frazier) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 8, 2022) The amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) fires its Mark 46 30mm gun during a live-fire exercise, Feb. 8, 2022. Anchorage is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Hector Carrera) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 9, 2022) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57) conducts a live-fire exercise, Feb. 9, 2022, in the Pacific Ocean. Lake Champlain is underway with the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group and is currently conducting routine maritime operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Haydn N. Smith) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 9, 2022) Sailors participate in a small arms qualification course aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18). Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, is on a rotational deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan M. Breeden) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 9, 2022) Sailors participate in a small arms qualification course aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18). Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, is on a rotational deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan M. Breeden) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 8, 2022) An MK 38 - 25 mm machine gun system ceases fire after striking a remote-controlled training vessel during a live-fire exercise aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Feb. 8. Makin Island is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ethan Jaymes Morrow) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 8, 2022) The amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) fires its Mark 38 25mm machine gun system at a remote-controlled training vessel during a live-fire exercise, Feb. 8, 2022. Makin Island is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ethan Jaymes Morrow) Share

POLARIS POINT, Guam

POLARIS POINT, Guam (Feb. 1, 2022) Sailors assigned to the submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) weapons handling division conduct an offload of a Tomahawk missile from the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Asheville (SSN 758), Feb 1, 2022. Emory S. Land is one of two U.S. Navy submarine tenders that provide maintenance, hotel services and logistical support to submarines and surface ships in the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Victoria Kinney) Share

MANILA, Philippines

MANILA, Philippines (Feb. 2, 2022) Sailors attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, assigned to the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6), answer questions regarding an MQ-8C Fire Scout from members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines on the flight deck of Jackson. Attached to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, Jackson and HSC-23 are on a rotational deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the region, and to work alongside allied and partner navies to provide maritime security and stability, key pillars of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew Langholf) Share

RED SEA

RED SEA (Feb. 7, 2022) Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Austin Brodhacker shoots an M240B machine gun at a killer-tomato target from the bridge wing aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) during International Maritime Exercise/Cutlass Express 2022, Feb. 7, 2022. IMX/Cutlass Express 2022 is the largest multinational training event in the Middle East, involving more than 60 nations and international organizations committed to enhancing partnerships and interoperability to strengthen maritime security and stability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Theoplis Stewart II) Share